TODAY'S TOP STORY
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA keeps cash rate on hold with Omicron a new source of uncertainty
At its final meeting for 2021, the Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep the official cash rate at its historic low of 0.1 per cent, with a new Covid variant causing some market uncertainty. In his monthly statement today, RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe said the Australian economy was recovering well from the setback the Delta outbreak caused, and while the emergence of the Omicron variant was unsettling, it shouldn’t halt the progress made. …
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Report tips Sydney’s top performers for 2022
Rydalmere is tipped to be among Sydney’s best performers in 2022, …
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Australian families spend 36 per cent of their income on their mortgage
Housing affordability continued its decline in the September quarter with hard-hit first-home buyers pulling out of the market, …
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NZ property market set to shift in 2022
A switch to a ‘buyer’s market’ is on the cards for New Zealand during the second half of 2022, …
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Australian homes are now valued at more than $9.2 trillion
Australian residential property prices have recorded their strongest annual growth in 18 years, …
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
A career that kicks goals: Michael Dowling
Michael Dowling shares his most memorable sale and the one thing he'd like to see changed in the industry. …
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Elite Agent
How we sold it: 38A The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Building relationships is real estate 101, but it’s not just connections with buyers and sellers that can help you sell properties. …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
24-year-old young gun writes $22M from his bedroom
Armed with nothing more than a laptop and mobile phone, 24-year-old Andrew Diadyk sold more than $22 million worth of property in the 12 months to November – all based from his bedroom based office in the Ingleburn home he shared with his mother. …
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APPOINTMENTS
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NEWS
Mark McLeod named Ray White Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer
Ray White’s long-time Chief Executive of Growth, Mark McLeod has been named the Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer for Real Estate. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tony Blamey joins :Different to drive growth
Australian property management company, :Different, has appointed Tony Blamey as the company’s first Chief Revenue Officer. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Australia appoints Adrian Knowles as chief executive officer
Leading real estate brand Harcourts Group Australia has today announced the internal appointment of a new national CEO in Adrian Knowles. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Million-dollar agent starts his own business to chase his dreams
It is a passion for people and providing amazing service that has motivated high-performing Ipswich agent, Jordan Strudwick to launch his own business, …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Fortis appoints The Agency as lead agent on Pillar+Tide
Fortis has appointed The Agency as lead agent for Pillar+Tide, a boutique luxury development in Brighton, with project sales led by Michael Paproth. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Another win for Area Specialist, as top performer joins the network
Former Harcourts top performer, Marcus Washington, is the latest big name to join the Area Specialist real estate network. …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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The Elevate Podcast
Recruiting a rainmaker: Pancho Mehrotra on what to seek in a top performer, how to attract them, and the leadership qualities that bring out their best
Call them rainmakers or top performers, a talented salesperson can be an incredible asset to a real estate business, bringing in a high volume of very big sales. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Why Louise Larkin gave up a corporate career and took a leap of faith to change the lives of children
Successful event organiser Louise Larkin had a high-flying career and her future all mapped out when she tuned into a radio interview that changed her trajectory. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Mastering the basics: Anthony Webb on leadership, 50 years of family business, and what it takes to go the distance
If you’d told Anthony Webb at 16 he would one day lead the family real estate business, he would have scoffed at the idea. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Making the news: Elizabeth Tilley on how to work with the media and why you should think big when it comes to marketing and editorial
Australians simply can’t get enough of real estate and the stories behind it, and they’re seeking it everywhere they can – from newspapers to news sites, …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Heidi Dening overcame trauma to turn chaos into clarity
Heidi Dening was working for a children-focussed NGO in Vanuatu when a night of terror changed her life forever. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Proactive not reactive: Ryan Mitchell on rent roll growth, consistent communication and what it takes to be property manager of the year
Raine & Horne Kurri Kurri co-director Ryan Mitchell never expected to take out a national award for Property Manager of the Year. …
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Henry Ford II estate seen in Succession sells for $105 million
The summer home of Succession’s super-wealthy Roy family has sold for a whopping US$105 million despite taking a haircut from its original $175 million listing price. …
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Celebrity Homes
Is Chris Hemsworth leaving Byron Bay?
Rumours abound that Hollywood heartthrob, Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky, are heading further south, with reports the pair have snapped up Tasmania's exclusive Piano Coves site. …
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Celebrity Homes
Camila Cabello selling Hollywood Hills mansion
Has Camila Cabello’s split from Shawn Mendes resulted in the Havana singer selling her Hollywood Hills mansion? That’s the question on everyone’s lips after the cuban-born singer/songwriter listed her four-bedroom, …
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CONTRIBUTORS
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OPINION
Great sales agents don’t sell homes – they create raving fans
In this marketplace, selling a home hasn't been easy. …
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OPINION
Four major changes to landlord insurance
The year 2021 has been a big one! Not only has COVID-19 continued to impact the way we all live and work, …
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
Leveling up: How to grow from real estate agent to million-dollar agent
When it comes to making your mark as a million-dollar agent, times have changed. …
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
Homely and Ray White celebrate Australia’s leading ladies of real estate
Homely is proud to announce its sponsorship of the ‘Leading Ladies of Real Estate' event in Queensland, hosted by Ray White. …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
South Sydney flagged as emerging commercial hot spot
An increasing number of small businesses are basing their offices closer to employees, as the state emerges from lockdown fatigue, according to property expert and Urbis Regional Director, …
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rexfest Live shares the secret to leveraging digital marketing
Internet users are spending almost two and a half hours on social media every day, according to information revealed at Rexlabs’ second Rexfest Live event, …
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LISTING + MARKETING
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How to build a personal brand that connects
While good results and peak performance will no doubt attract clients, what matters more is how you make them feel. …
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Behind the scenes: How a $35 million-plus property sold in four days
Selling a property for more than $35 million in just four days might seem like a whirlwind feat, …
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How to market a tiny apartment with a toilet in the shower
At just 17sq m and with a toilet located inside the shower it’s safe to say 43/20-22 Springfield Ave, …
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Take a peek inside South Australia’s most luxurious sales
If you’ve got a bit of spare time this weekend and want to see how the other half live then check out this list of 10 luxury South Australian homes that sold over the past 12 months. …
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Build your personal brand and fill your lead pipeline like Ryan Serhant
Real estate agents seeking a personal brand akin to the status and followers Million Dollar Listing New York superstar Ryan Serhant has generated can learn how he did it with a new course. …
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How top agents sell elite properties
When Sydney Sotheby’s International Reality Managing Director Michael Pallier listed this Point Piper waterfront mansion, …
LEADERSHIP
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Geoff Lucas: The office isn’t dead, it has just been reimagined
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it great hardship and many hurdles, …
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From chef to agent: How Michael Fenn gives back
LJ Hooker Property Specialists Principal Michael Fenn is nothing if not loyal. His first real estate job was with LJ Hooker in 2002, …
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Explore Property’s Andrew Acton on why good leaders are part of the team
Andrew Acton explains why the the word 'my' has no place in real estate or in effective leadership …
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Creating great cultures: Part 2
In this second article in a two-part series, Kylie Dulhunty asks industry leaders Tim Carson and Andrea Lever what attributes make a great leader, …
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Creating great cultures: Part 1
In this first article in a two-part series, Kylie Dulhunty asks industry leaders what attributes make a great leader, …
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Why you won’t always get the big decisions right: Geoff Lucas
No matter the industry, leadership is about making some tough decisions. The Agency's Geoff Lucas explains why those decisions don't always have to be right. …
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Leak repair specialists Megasealed celebrate 25 years of business success
A business which services the real estate and strata industries with repair solutions for leaking showers and balconies is celebrating 25 years in operation. …
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Manos Findikakis: The reverse bucket list
Manos Findikakis explains the concept of a reverse bucket list and how working from past success can help you achieve future goals …
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Advanced ‘Pay on Success’ platform made available through innovative industry partnership
Fintech Innovator ListSure and Insurance Industry player Steadfast have joined forces to create new products designed specifically for the real estate industry. …
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Five lessons from 15 years in business
Dan Argent shares the five big lessons he's learned after 15 years as a business owner and, …
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Be so good they can’t ignore you
Eview Group takes a page out of comedian Steve Martin's playbook when it comes to developing brand identity as a real estate agent. …
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Three ways to capitalise on a hot market right now
Few would argue that the property market is pretty hot in Australia right now. …
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Victorian and WA markets show impressive sales trends
Online offer management system Market Buy has reported solid sales trends across the country, …
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A robust change to real estate sales
To say Khan Robust is not a fan of the traditional real estate model is a bit of an understatement. …
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Listing Loop: Three myths about selling off-market
Selling a property off-market may not be a new concept, but it has gained a lot of traction in recent times. …
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Alexander brothers become the first luxury brokers of the metaverse
You might not be able to touch it or even live in it, but the metaverse is gaining real life momentum, …
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Celebrity Homes
Adele adds to $30 million Beverly Hills real estate portfolio
Singer Adele has increased her real estate holdings with another purchase in the Hollywood Hills, taking the combined value of her property portfolio to more than $30 million. …
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Openn’s US pilot program: Century 21 and RE/MAX broker agreements
Australian-listed property technology company, Openn Negotiation Limited (‘Openn’ or ‘the Company’) (ASX: OPN), has entered into binding agreements with two real estate brokerage firms to participate in the Company’s Pilot Program in the United States. …
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BTW
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Raine & Horne appoints national head of growth
Tina Ashton, who will celebrate 16 years with Raine & Horne in 2022, …
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LJ Hooker Property Partners sign leading agent to head their sales team
LJ Hooker Property Partners has welcomed Lachlan Smith to the team as their sales leader where he will focus on mentoring young talent and offer support to the experienced agents. …
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Harcourts announces new NSW CEO, Katrina Tarrant
Harcourts have announced the appointment of Katrina Tarrant as NSW CEO starting in 2022. …
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Knight Frank appoints Tim Armstrong as Global Head of Occupier Strategy and Solutions
Leading global real estate adviser, Knight Frank, has appointed Tim Armstrong as Global Head of Occupier Strategy and Solutions …
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NPS positions Laing+Simmons as a global standout
Laing+Simmons has achieved a result of over 80 using the internationally-recognised Net Promoter Score (NPS) metric. …
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Rent.com.au collaborates with leading rental agency
Rent.com.au Limited Australia’s website made for renters, is pleased to report that it has signed an agreement with Rental Management Australia. …
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Hockingstuart opens new Dandenong office
Jack Miltos will lead the agency and with significant State Government support for the area, …
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Ric Serrao renews alliance with Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach
Ric Serrao and his team at Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach have renewed their alliance with the Superbrand. …
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Buxton expands into Bellarine region with launch of Drysdale office
Rapid growth sees Buxton expand into Bellarine region with launch of Drysdale office …
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